Chapter 256 Security Measures
There are birds singing in my ears.
The village became lively as soon as the sun rose. Every household got up to make breakfast, and wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys.
Some people also take advantage of the cooler weather in the morning to work in the fields.
In the summer, most villagers go up the mountain to work at dawn.
Because the weather is not hot at this time, people working in the fields do not have to be exposed to the sun, and the work is not very tiring.
Wait until dinner time to go home and eat.
Shen Yueyao looked at Dabao and Erbao sleeping soundly, and her solemn expression softened.
As long as she sees the children happy around her, Shen Yueyao will have the strength to do things.
She hadn't dreamed for a long time.
She used to have dreams sometimes, and every dream was like telling her of danger in advance so that she could avoid it.
According to the time in the dream, someone will set fire to the workshop that night.
So Shen Yueyao must go home today.
If you leave after breakfast, and walk quickly, you'll probably be home around noon.
If I don’t eat breakfast, my parents will definitely be worried.
Shen Yueyao didn't plan to tell everyone so as not to make them worry.
I just don't know why someone would burn down a lipstick workshop.
She knew that her workshop was doing well and there were always people who were jealous of her.
Also, the lipstick she launched did indeed squeeze out a lot of rouge and powder business on the market.
Many stores sell lip balms, but none of them are as good as hers in terms of color and usage.
Some workshops that specialize in making lip balm also have powerful people behind them, and they might arrange for someone to burn down her lipstick workshop.
For a moment, Shen Yueyao couldn't think of anyone who would do this.
But it doesn't matter. She will personally watch over the lipstick workshop tonight and catch the turtle in the jar.
Shen Yueyao got out of bed and washed up while thinking about something.
When Shen Yueyao got up, Ye and the others also got up.
"Sister, you're awake!"
Shen Yueyao didn't let anyone see what was going on, and said with a smile: "Third sister-in-law!"
"Come, sister, I've got some water for you, just wash up."
Shen Yueyao thanked him with a smile, and without any hesitation, she began to wash her face in the basin.
Ye had just finished washing up and was wiping her face with a towel when she said, "Sister, the mosquito net you made for me is really useful. When I open the window, there's a cool breeze at night. The mosquito net is breathable and not stuffy. It's neither too hot nor too cold, and there are no mosquitoes. It's so comfortable to sleep in."
"Your third brother also said this morning that he slept well and felt refreshed. He didn't get bit by mosquitoes all night."
"Before, even if I wasn't bitten by mosquitoes, the sound of them would disturb my sleep and I would have to wake up several times in the middle of the night."
"Last night, I slept all the way through the morning."
"This mosquito net is so useful. No one would have thought that a mosquito net could be made like this before."
"In fact, villagers have thought about using something to block mosquitoes before, but cloth is too expensive and not breathable. Ramie allows the wind to blow in without any problem, and the color looks nice too."
As she said this, Ye was smiling.
In fact, Ye doesn’t talk so much on weekdays.
But for some reason, she always had a lot to say in front of Shen Yueyao.
Shen Yueyao couldn't help but smile more when she heard the cheerful voice of her third sister-in-law.
The family is happy like this and can also bring happiness to others.
Happiness is contagious.
Shen Yueyao smiled and said, "There is still some ramie. The method we made together last night is also known to the third sister-in-law. The third sister-in-law can also make one and send it to your younger brothers and sisters."
Upon hearing this, Ye's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly but a little embarrassedly, "Sister, I'm so sorry."
Ye misses her younger brothers and sisters.
But she also understood that she was now a member of the Shen family and could not always rely on her mother's family.
Shen Yueyao said: "Third sister-in-law, this is nothing, we are all family. Mother also told you last night to make mosquito nets for your brothers and sisters. With mosquito nets, you can rest well at night."
"Whatever you do, my brother, father, and mother all support you. You don't have to worry about anything."
It's normal for this person to care about his mother's family.
Ye also didn't say that she only cared about her mother's family and ignored her third brother's parents.
She was devoted to living a good life with her third brother, being filial to her parents, being nice to Xuanxuan, and working hard to earn money.
They saw all of this.
Ning Mianmian had just driven the ducks to the river to play, and when she returned home she heard these words.
My heart was deeply touched.
Even after just staying for one night, Ning Mianmian liked the Shen family very much.
She felt comfortable here, both physically and mentally relaxed.
The Shen family is warm and united.
Ye understood that Shen Yueyao was telling the truth, so she said straightforwardly, “Okay, then sister, I won’t be polite.”
"Why are you being so polite, sister-in-law? We are all family. There is plenty of ramie, which is perfect for making mosquito nets."
"Fourth brother gave me a lot, Third sister-in-law, you just need to use it, and I will just take some back."
Old Madam Meng and Su Daya and Su Erya only had a few mosquito nets and couldn't even use a roll of ramie cloth.
Shen Chengzhou and Shen Shaochen went to the fields to check on the sweet potatoes and wheat they were planting.
In about a month, we can harvest sweet potatoes and wheat.
Shen Shaojing picked up his shoulder pole and went to fetch water.
Shen Shaojing looked thin, but his arms were full of strength. As he walked around carrying water, the muscles on his shoulders were tense, making him look very powerful.
Ning Mianmian was stunned.
Shen Shaojing looked at her standing at the door and said, "What's wrong? Why don't you go in?"
Ning Mianmian whispered, "Brother Shaojing, your family is so nice."
Shen Shaojing smiled and said, "That's because you think it's good. I hope you don't look down on us because we are from the countryside."
"How could that be? A hero doesn't care about his origins. Are there any kings, princes, generals or ministers who are of different races?"
Ning Mianmian thinks Shen Shaojing is good and doesn't care about anything else.
"Besides, if we work hard together, I believe things will get better and better."
Ning Mianmian's idea is simple. She thinks that living a life with the person she loves, having enough food and clothes to eat and warm clothes, having someone who cares about her, and living a warm and harmonious family life is much better than living in a luxurious mansion.
Besides, their Ning family is no longer the Ning family of the past.
Her parents asked her to come back with Shen Shaojing, and they also agreed with their relationship.
Shen Shaojing also promised his parents that he would treat her well.
She believed him.
"Well, Mianmian, I will work hard to make sure you have a good life. I want you to have what others have, too."
Shen Shaojing is always reminded by his sister to be nice to his wife in the future.
It is said that a man should love his wife well.
Shen Shaojing also engraved this idea in his mind.
When Ning Mianmian heard these words, her heart felt warm and a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"I know, I don't want you to work hard either, I will work hard too."
The two men walked into the house chatting and laughing.
Let’s make breakfast together.
When it was time for dinner, Shen Chengzhou, Shen Shaochen and Cui came back.
Early in the morning, Cui went to the workshop to take a look.
Now that the family has a legitimate business that earns money, we are not tired and the whole family lives happily. This kind of life has its purpose.
After breakfast, Shen Yueyao was going to take Dabao and Erbao back home.
Shen Chengzhou and Cui Shi were reluctant to let them go.
It was Ye and Ning Mianmian who both wanted to stay with Shen Yueyao for a while longer.
Shen Yueyao couldn't say she was worried about the workshop, so she just said, "Dad and Mom, I've been here for two days. I have a workshop business back home, so I have to go back and check it out. Also, if Xueyi sends someone to send a letter back, I'll be able to know in time."
Cui understood and said, "That's right. You can't just take care of this side. When Xueyi is not at home, the family depends on you. When you are at home, your mother-in-law, Daya and Erya, will have a backbone."
"Also, I understand the feelings of being a grandmother. If Dabao and Erbao don't go home for two days, your mother-in-law will definitely miss them."
"Even if Xuanxuan is not under my nose for a day, I still miss him."
Shen Yueyao said she wanted to go back, and after breakfast, Cui and the others hurriedly prepared something for Shen Yueyao.
Many things were put on the ox cart for Shen Yueyao.
"Mom and Dad, we really can't use so many things. There are too many."
As she spoke, Shen Yueyao tried to stop her.
Cui quickly stopped her and continued to put the food on the ox cart, saying, "This is something we have at home. It's not something expensive. Take it back and eat it."
"These are things for your mother-in-law and Da Ya and Er Ya."
Cui took every aspect into consideration.
Bringing things to my daughter is also to make her look good in her husband's family.
Let her husband's family know that her family loves their daughter very much.
Even though she knew that Old Madam Meng and the others loved Shen Yueyao and treated her well, Cui still tried her best.
These were the things that Shen Shaojing and Ning Mianmian brought back, many of which were specially prepared for Shen Yueyao, and they were all put in the car for her.
Originally, Shen Shaojing wanted his sister to take the carriage back.
However, Shen Yueyao felt that her fourth brother was busy with some things recently, so she used the carriage first and drove it back when he came back to her place.
When Shen Shaojing was about to send his sister to the ox cart, Shen Yueyao whispered, "Fourth brother, I told my parents to settle the matter for you and Miss Ning as soon as possible and hold the ceremony early. You are nineteen years old and it is time to get married. After you get married, you should live a good life."
"I think Miss Ning is very good. You should treat her well."
Shen Shaojing blushed and nodded: “Sister, don’t worry.”
"Um."
It was already past noon when Shen Yueyao brought Dabao and Erbao back home.
Old Madam Meng, Su Daya and Su Erya were very excited to see them back.
"Aunt San, Aunt San, you are finally back."
"Oh, Dabao and Erbao, I miss you so much."
Su Erya walked forward and hugged Dabao and Erbao.
Dabao and Erbao were also very well behaved and let Su Erya hold them.
"Second sister, we miss you too."
Su Erya was overjoyed when she heard this.
"Oh, that's so good."
Su Erya felt that her eldest and second children had grown taller and stronger in the past few months.
The skin is also whiter.
The most significant change is that the eldest and second babies now have bright eyes, become more talkative, and are much more cheerful, no longer afraid to speak like before.
In fact, not to mention Dabao and Erbao, even she and Dayajie have changed a lot.
All this was brought about by Aunt San.
The person Su Erya admires most now is also her Third Aunt.
"Aunt San, you don't know, you haven't been here for the past two days, and we are not used to it."
"Even Sister Daya has mentioned you several times. She misses you too, but is too embarrassed to say it out loud."
Su Daya's face turned a little red.
"Arya!"
Shen Yueyao looked at Daya's shy look and said with a smile: "I miss you too."
"I'll make malt sugar for you these two days."
Her parents had watered the wheat, but they didn't know how to do it, so they gave her the pot of wheat that had grown into seedlings after being watered.
In two days, malt will grow and she can make malt sugar.
They were all excited when they heard that something delicious was going to be prepared.
Mrs. Meng also showed a kind smile on her face.
Madam Meng said, "You haven't had lunch yet. I happened to make noodles at noon today, thinking you might come back."
"I'll go make noodles right away."
Shen Yueyao nodded and said, "Okay."
The noodles made by Madam Meng are indeed delicious, and Shen Yueyao also likes them.
The family helped to move their things down and then had lunch.
After eating noodles, Shen Yueyao said: "Let's make a few mosquito nets later. After the mosquito nets are made, we can cover them with mosquito nets when we sleep at night, and we don't have to worry about mosquito bites."
Although not everyone knows what a mosquito net is.
But everyone understood that it was right to listen to Shen Yueyao.
So the whole family sat under the big tree in the yard to enjoy the cool air, and made mosquito nets while enjoying the cool air.
Although the weather was hot, there was a cool breeze under the trees.
It makes people feel very comfortable when it blows on them.
The family sat together, making mosquito nets and talking, enjoying the cool summer breeze, feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Shen Yueyao really likes this feeling.
This is a relaxing rural lifestyle.
Su Erya said, "Aunt, everything is normal in the workshop. This time, our lipstick workshop has produced more than 500 lipsticks. The two foreign merchants will come to pick up the goods the day after tomorrow, so we can hand over the goods in advance."
When the goods are delivered, it is also the time for these merchants to exchange silver.
Madam Meng said, "The lipstick business is booming right now. We even have two foreign merchants coming to discuss business, but we're told the orders are due three months from now."
“There is now a complete shortage of supply unless we expand the scale.”
Some of the business terms that everyone uses now were learned from Shen Yueyao.
Shen Yueyao said: “Let’s see if we can expand the scale later.”
In fact, it is easy to expand the scale, but there is no surveillance in this era, and it is impossible to monitor the surrounding environment.
If the scale is expanded, a security team must be set up, and it would be best to hire some people who know martial arts to patrol.
Or the villagers can set up a security team to protect both the village and the workshop.
Every month, a portion of the money from the workshop is used as employment fees for everyone.
These are all feasible.
Su Daya said, "By the way, Third Sister-in-law, a lot of people have been asking about popsicles these past few days. Everyone wants to eat popsicles."
Madam Meng also smiled and explained: "Not only the people in the workshop asked, but also the villagers asked."
"Especially yesterday at noon when it was so hot, everyone wanted to eat a popsicle. Those who didn't buy one the day before yesterday even brought copper coins yesterday. But when they heard that there were no popsicles, they were very depressed. They wanted to eat popsicles even more and were worried that we would no longer make popsicles."
Shen Yueyao didn't expect that everyone was still talking about popsicles.
It's hot in the summer, and eating a popsicle is sweet and refreshing.
"I'll be busy these next two days. I'll make popsicles in two days."
"Maybe we can open a small workshop in the newly built workshop to produce popsicles."
In fact, making popsicles is simple. The most important thing is the ice-making technique.
The main thing is that she has to protect the lipstick workshop tonight to see if anyone is targeting the workshop and trying to do something bad to it.
Only after this matter was resolved did she have time to make these foods.
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